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https://youtu.be/A0IEJAkqumEJuvenile salmon spend important parts of their lives in stream habitat, but this part of their lives is often hidden from our eyes. Go into the forest with Richard Nelson to discover the amazing terrestrial lifecycle of Alaska's salmon species.

00000193-6342-d71b-a7fb-ebdbb67a0000Eagle River's Kastle's Kreations, purveyor of quality cupcakes, recently won big on TV's Cupcake Wars with their Lemon Rosemary Smoked Salmon cupcake.Here is the recipe, direct from Kastle's Kreations - in case you're adventurous enough to try it yourself!See the recipe.

https://youtu.be/ab2_7WQzulAThe production of Marian Call's Good Morning Moon music video spanned the world and then left it behind completely.The space footage came from NASA archives and the time-lapse photography of Earth came from the International Space Station. Read more.

http://www.ustream.tv/embed/12434958?v=3&wmode=directYou are watching exclusive live footage from Alaska's Brooks River in Katmai National Park. Every year over a hundred Brown Bears descend on a mile long stretch of Brooks River to feast on the largest Sockeye Salmon run in the world.Click for more.

http://player.vimeo.com/video/61790717?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=ffffffMost Alaskans know and love the films of Dick Proenneke - especially Alone in the Wilderness.But, you might be surprised to know that a Brooklyn-based indie rock band also draws inspiration from Proenneke's work. Read more.

00000193-6344-d71b-a7fb-ebdf90b00000The Alaska Press Club and Town Square 49 are offering a limited number of scholarships for interested community members to attend the 2013 Alaska Press Club Conference, April 18-20 in Anchorage.This world class media training opportunity will feature presenters from NPR, The Associated Press, The New York Times and more.Learn more.

00000193-6344-d71b-a7fb-ebdf90930000On March 12, 2013, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service received word that a female polar bear had been taken near Point Lay, Alaska. The adult female was accompanied by a cub, which was recovered and transferred first to the community of Point Lay.Read more.

It’s time to Rondy, Alaskans! Time to quit moping and get outside for some fun at the 78th annual Fur Rondy festival. Days are getting longer and spring is right around the corner. Well, sort of.Fur Rondy starts Friday, Feb. 22 and runs through Sunday, Mar. 3.Learn more.

00000193-6344-d71b-a7fb-ebdf8e420000This week a crowd gathered at the Fur Rondy Shop on the corner of the historic 4th Ave. and D St. in Anchorage to witness the announcement of the 2013 Fur Rondy Queen and Princesses, and the King and Queen Regents.Those chosen as Fur Rondy Royalty serve as goodwill ambassadors for the 10-day festival. Learn more.

00000193-6344-d71b-a7fb-ebdf8d4c0000PenAir’s last remaining Grumman Goose is heading to a new home, arriving in Anchorage Friday from Unalaska.This event marks the end of an era for PenAir.Read more.